“Right name, wrong body syndrome” can best be described as, when looking for the origins of someone who has married into the family being researched, out of several possibilities the wrong body is chosen. This is the story of one such occurrence…
Family trees today can still be found having empty branches. Alongside one name is perhaps a year of birth, but little else to explain away that long-lost relative, a loved one who had gone in search of America’s Paradise. But archives can often provide answers, sometimes in the least expected places…
My name is June Terrington. I have Charcot Marie Toothe Syndrome, am confined to a wheelchair and have been since I was 16.
With little resources and money, I was able to compile my family tree from the very little I knew to, what has become, a major work in progress…
Facebook is for more than keeping in touch with friends from grammar or high school and watching cute videos of animals. Facebook is a very important tool that should be part of every genealogist’s toolbox. If you are looking to find distant cousins, assistance or a bit of genealogy inspiration, Facebook is a great place to start.
When I was in junior high school, I was given an assignment to learn more about my family history. This is the first real research project I remember. Ever since then I have been curious to learn more about my family history…
When creating our family history, we want it to be accurate, not only so that we ourselves know who we are, but so that those who follow in our footsteps can build off of accurate family history work. But how do we know if our family history is accurate?
Involving our families in family history can sometimes be a challenge, especially for children. However, the great thing about genealogy work is that it can be approached from so many different angles. Create a fun environment where family history for kids becomes fun
Creating a custom photo book, particularly ones themed around history or genealogy, can seem overwhelming. Consider these simple tricks to help you get started with your history.
After searching the web we’ve located 5 more fantastic Family History blogs for your enjoyment. To see what blogs we’ve spotlighted in the past, be sure to explore Family History Blogs Part 3, Part 2, and Part 1.
Family history sites and photo book publishing sites are in such high demand these days. We are doing our best to accommodate all of you family historians and genealogy experts by providing the best online research tools and services.